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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 969.17 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 969.17 and 387.56 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 969.17 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/969.17 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 969.17 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 375,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,611.53/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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